Once In Rome
Before you come at me, Yeah I got this idea from the movie, 'When In Rome'. But I still haven't watched the movie fully and only until the female lead's sister tell her about the fountain, nothing more than that. So that's all my imagination but if this is how the movie went then....I don't know what it is...
If you feel like it's just a copy of it, feel free to tell me I'll take it down....
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The wedding was complete bliss. Sehun being the whipped man he was for his fiancé, Luhan planned for their wedding in Rome just like his little fiancé had wished. Sehun and Luhan were finally made official and Baekhyun could not be happier for his best friend. "Trust me. I have a lot of handsome friends, my dear Bacon. Say the word and I'll hook you up with the best.", Luhan offered making Baekhyun chuckle. "Nah, Lu. It's better if I'm single. I can focus more on my job and studies.", said the platinum blonde with a shake of head.
Luhan groaned, "You're such a buzz kill.", the two laughed until Sehun approached them. "You know there's this fountain nearby. People here say that if you drop a coin and wish for love, you definitely get it.", Baekhyun laughed at his friend. "Just 'cause I'm a little tipsy doesn't mean you can tell me some fairytale and expect me to believe that.", Luhan groaned and shook his head.
"May I have this dance, mi amor?", Luhan gave a shy smile as he nodded his head placing his hand on Sehun's palm letting the other lead them to the dance floor. Sehun paused and turned back to the platinum blonde, "Aren't you kind of a lightweight? Don't drink too much, you don't even know this place.", Baekhyun nodded with a smile and the couple went off. Baekhun gulped down his glass of champagne as he sadly smiled at the numerous couples on the dance floor.
When it was finally time to leave Baekhyun was completely drunk. "We told you not to drink so much, Baek.", said Luhan helping his friend stand. Baekhyun pulled away from his friend shaking his head, "I'll be fine, just go Lu. I'll head back to the hotel.", Luhan reluctantly nodded as his friend persuaded him.
Baekhyun waved at his friend's as they drove off and began to roam around drunk and alone as the cool night breeze brushed past him. As he kept walking, a beautiful fountain came into view. A beautiful statue of the cupid sat beautifully over it. The platinum blonde sat at the edge eyeing the cupid.
"You'll really hook me up with someone huh?", he laughed to himself with a hiccup. He looked at the coins reflecting the moonlight from under the peaceful water. "These people wasted a lot of money.", he shook his head and pulled a coin from the fountain. "This one's the biggest, I'll have it.", he smiled admiring the coin. His skin glistened and cheeks were tinted as he walked mumbling gibberish and swaying as he pulled himself to the hotel.
It was two days in later in Korea, Baekhyun wheeled his suitcase beside him as he walked through the airport sighing in relief as he was finally back to where he could understand what people were saying. But unknown to him, someone had their eyes fixed on the back of his platinum blonde head watching his every move.
Baekhyun stretched out as he woke up the next morning, a loud yawn leaving his lips. Getting ready for university, he checked himself one more time before leaving his little apartment. University went, as usual, the same classes, the same professors, the same faces and his friends, Kyungsoo and Chen. The duo laughed at Baekhyun as he told them what Luhan had told him about the fountain. "Did you look that dumb that he told you something like this?", Chen laughed at his friend who groaned while Kyungsoo agreed with a small laugh.
Later that day, he parted ways with his friend before heading off to the cafe where he worked part-time. He greeted everyone and went to the back to slip on his cap and put away his bag. He walked out with a cheerful smile as he tended to the customers. The platinum blonde was behind the counter when a tall being walked up to him. "Welcome, Sir. What wou--", Baekhyun was awestruck at the male in front of him.
His black shirt showcasing his well-built abs and biceps. His chestnut hair parted at the side giving him a manly look. Though it was wrong to stare, Baekhyun could not help but stare at the veiny arms on the man. "Am I that good?", asked the man his deep husky voice making Baekhyun gulp. "What? N-no, Sir.", the smaller bit his tongue for stuttering as he mentally cursed.
"Can I take you on a date?", Baekhyun choked on his breath as he stared up at the man in disbelief. "Excuse me?", the taller man took off his glasses. "I'm Chanyeol, you're Baekhyun, right?", Baekhyun pointed his finger at the man, "Are you a stalker or something, you creep?". Every pair of eyes in the cafe were focused on the two. "I read it from your badge, Baekhyun.", the platinum blonde lowered his hand and looked at his badge as his face heated up in embarrassment. He opened and closed his mouth, no words leaving his lips.
"We're really sorry for interrupting your time folks. Continue to enjoy your order.", said Kris as he came out of his office on hearing the commotion. Kris was the boss of the cafe and like a brother that Baekhyun never had. "Who are you? What did you do to him?", Kris asked the man in front of his employee. "Nothing. I just asked this beautiful angel on a date.", Baekhyun felt his cheeks heat up as he gulped with eyes blown wide.
"Well if he's not interested, why do you keep disturbing him?", Baekhyun looked back and forth at the two men and wanted to disappear since people were still looking. "You called me a creep, shouldn't you make up for that? I was pretty embarrassed.", said Chanyeol. Baekhyun looked up at the tall man who was smiling showing off his dimple. The platinum blonde huffed before reluctantly nodding at the stranger called Chanyeol.
"Alright same place tomorrow, at 7. How does that sound?", Baekhyun nodded again. Kris looked at his friend asking if he was sure about agreeing for the date. Chanyeol grinned when Baekhyun nodded, "I owe him that, Hyung.", Kris glared at Chanyeol before walking back to his office.
Chanyeol shot a happy smile to Baekhyun before walking out. "He didn't order anything and came here just to talk? Then isn't he really a stalker?", he spoke to himself. "You're already speaking to yourself?", teased one of the co-workers and Baekhyun laughed it off.
It was the next evening and Baekhyun was at the cafe, his legs bouncing. A lot of thoughts were running around his head, will he come, am I making a fool of myself and more. The platinum blonde let out impatient sighs with each passing second. That was until a giant figure sat in front of him. "Hey, Baekhyun.", the male looked up and blinked before greeting the other.
The duo had ordered their favourites and were enjoying. "Tell me, Chanyeol ---", "Park.", the chestnut head mumbled with his mouth stuffed with cheesecake. Baekhyun narrowed his eyes, "What?". "My name. It's Park Chanyeol and you are Byun Baekhyun, right?", the platinum blonde widened his eyes. "My badge does not say Byun. You are indeed a stalker, you creep. I knew it.", Chanyeol chuckled at the dramatic male as he wiped his mouth with the napkin.
"I'm Sehun's friend. Nice to meet you.", Baekhyun narrowed his brows in realization. "Did that stupid deer set you up with me? Look, I told him that I don't need his help. I'm sorry but you don't have to meet me anymore. I apologize on behalf of my friend for wasting your time.", he looked up to see an amused Chanyeol leaned back on his seat as his eyes remained fixed on the platinum blonde.
"Done ranting?", Baekhyun nodded. Wait, what? Chanyeol gave a deep laugh. "I'm not here because of your friends. It's just that I really wanted to meet you and get to know you.", it was Baekhyun's turn to stare. No one had approached him before and it was all new to him.
"I wanna court you and if you still don't have feelings for me, I'll stop.", Baekhyun blinked, no words coming past his lips. "Just say yes and I'll make sure you won't regret it, ever.", Chanyeol slowly stroked the other's cheek. Baekhyun nodded a sweet smile creeping on his lips. True to his words, Chanyeol did court him.
It was raining cats and dogs and Baekhyun was the only one without an umbrella, meaning he would have to walk home soaking in the rain. Sighing he took a step in the rain but no drop touched his skin. He turned to see Chanyeol holding an umbrella over his head while the taller one's back was getting soaked. "Let's go if you don't wanna play in the rain and catch a cold.", the chestnut head laughed taking Baekhyun's hand before leading them to his car.
A few weeks later, one night Baekhyun had received a call from Luhan who was just checking upon him.
'I still can't forget how drunk you were that night.', Luhan laughed and Baekhyun snickered.
"I took a coin from the fountain, Lu. And I don't even remember that.", Baekhyun sighed.
'A coin from the fountain? You know I and Sehun were talking with this Grandmother and she was telling us about the story of the fountain.'
"What? That you'll find your eternity?", Baekhyun chuckled.
'No, you dumb Bacon. She was telling us that the fountain works the other way. You know if you took a coin from the water then the owner of the coin will be your soulmate. But if you give it back to the person or put it back in the fountain then you two will be free.'
Baekhyun, as usual, laughed it off and hung up after gossiping for a few more minutes. Later that night, he stared at the coin between his fingers. Inevitably he began believing what his friend had told him. Chanyeol and he were mere strangers until a few weeks ago. Chanyeol had popped out of the blue.
"I can't believe he's still courting you. I feel bad for him.", said Chen one day as the trio were at the park. Kyungsoo nodded and the two were looking at Baekhyun. "You still have zero feelings for him?", Kyungsoo asked his friend. Baekhyun sighed as he put his head on his knees.
"If what Luhan said is true then it's all just a mere spell. He doesn't love me.", "But do you love him?", a small smile played on Baekhyun's lips. "Maybe, maybe not.", the other two friends hugged the platinum blonde. "Yay! You love him.", and Baekhyun could not help but agree more.
Chanyeol's sweet gestures and beautiful words pulled him closer. Not to mention, how he would care for him and lend him his shoulder when Baekhyun wanted to cry. Baekhyun felt at ease with Chanyeol even though they had not known each other for a long time.
"Do you wanna go to Rome with me?", asked Baekhyun as he and Chanyeol walked hand in hand along the park. "Okay, sure.", Chanyeol nodded giving a grin. Baekhyun stopped and looked at the tall male. "Aren't you gonna ask why?", the dimpled male leaned till they were eye to eye.
"I trust you that much, my little smurf.", Chanyeol tapped his nose making the other blush with a soft smile. "Wait, what? Smurf? Who's a smurf? You're Yoda then.", Baekhyun laughed at Chanyeol's wide eyes before running away making the other chase him.
It was a week later and the duo were in Rome. Baekhyun's mind was screaming at him telling him to go back but his heart would not agree. When they were finally in front of the fountain, Baekhyun pulled out the coin and gripped it in his palm, the taller oblivious of it. The platinum blonde slowly lifted his arms but paused when Chanyeol began speaking.
"I remember this fountain and I don't think I can ever forget it.", the taller smiled at shorter one beside him. "Why is that?", the question made Chanyeol grin. "Cause I wished for the perfect soulmate and I got you.", he turned to smile at Baekhyun who found it hard to mirror it.
"I never said yes to you, Mister. Too confident, are we?", Baekhyun sassed and Chanyeol shrugged. "If you would not then why did you ask a stranger to come with you to some unknown place?", Baekhyun did not know the answer to that and looked down at his feet.
"But you wouldn't want to know my answer after this, Chanyeol.", the chestnut head gave a confused look and watched as Baekhyun walk towards the fountain and toss a coin in there. "You can leave me now. No spell anymore, you're free.", Baekhyun teared up at his own words.
"You took me to Rome to dump me?", Chanyeol laughed and wiped the tears that fell on the younger's cheek. Baekhyun stared up at him in complete surprise. "Wasn't that your coin?", Chanyeol moved over and took a look before nodding. Baekyun was still in surprise, several thoughts running around his head.
"The spell will be broken if the love is reciprocated, Baek.", came Luhan's voice from behind him and Baekhyun was in utter bliss. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?", he screamed at his friend before running over to Chanyeol who caught him. With no words exchanged, Baekhyun crashed his lips on Chanyeol's soft ones. The taller male slowly closed his eyes melting into the kiss while he held Baekhyun secure in his hold.
Baekhyun was the first to pull away and stared into Chanyeol's eyes. "I love you, Yoda. I'm sorry I took so long to say that. I love you.", he confessed. Chanyeol stroked the other's cheek. "I'm just glad that you came to me at least now. I'm in love with you, Baekhyun and I will be forever, till eternity.", Chanyeol caught Baekhyun's lips in a soft kiss.
Luhan and Sehun smirked as they snapped pictures of the couple sending it to Chen and Kyungsoo who replied with crying emojis saying that they felt betrayed.
What else, the couple lived happily ever after. Falling more and fighting more with each passing day.
~~~The End~~~
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